Is a property survey ever sold separately from the property?
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Comments (37)We've lived in our house for coming up on 25 years. We got new neighbors about a year ago. Occasionally, if our mail woman goes on vacation, we get all their mail. They get a bunch. Being neighborly we take it over next door and leave it between their storm door and main door on the side of their house. The had a lock installed on their mailbox when they moved in. No door in front. They're not home but we wouldn't bother them if they were. This a courtesy as the alternative, leaving it in our box with the flag up so it can be re-delivered could take days. They are virtually never out in the yard. Met the husband once when he had just moved in, but that's it. He called me over to tell me there were baby squirrels nesting in our yard because he sees them playing when he has coffee in his kitchen. He said he was worried they'd chew through our electrical wire. I thanked him for letting me know. But I didn't do anything because we've always had squirrels. Not sure what we're supposed to do. Well this year, instead of talking to us or sending us a note, they call city code enforcement. Why? Because our ashleaf spirea is hanging over their property line. In the past, neighbors usally do one of two things if anything hung over a fence on any side of our yard (three neighbors): 1) trim it (would take literally 15 minutes inclduing raking or putting in a yard waste can), 2) mention it to us. This would prompt us to offer trim it and clean up, or 3) let us know they'd like to trim it as a courtesy. They are early 30s and we are late 60s. Possibly they are hesitant to ask or find it awkward? I have no idea. The ashleaf spirea is beautiful with sprays of white flowers.I have actually deadheaded it after it blooms last year so that it looks its best. I talked to code enforcement and proposed that I bisect the plant. It will look bad on their side. Fortunately it is hardy so cutting it severely won't kill it. Each fall I cut it almost all the way back. It grows to 5 feet tall and 2 feet wide during each growing season. Strange way for new neighbors to behave among many families who have lived in our neighbor for decades. Thay are next to a street on the other side....See MoreWhat's the Hourly Rate for a property survey cost?
Comments (21)Certified Plot Plan Prior to the issuance of a building permit many communities require that a Certified Plot Plan be prepared and endorsed by a Professional Land Surveyor. Preparation of the plan requires the Surveyor to establish the property boundaries and locate the structures on the property. Generally, the plan is prepared to show the approving authority that the structure will meet the setbacks required by the communityâÂÂs zoning regulations. Property Line Staking Often property owners have only a general idea of where their property begins and ends. A property line staking involves setting survey monuments at lot corners and additional markers at set intervals along the property lines. Upon completion it is possible to stand on the lot and visibly see the exact location of property lines. Construction Layout and Verification As a project progresses from plans to construction it is often advisable or required to have the exact location and elevation of a structure staked on the lot. This prevents costly errors and helps ensure the structure is placed as required by the permit. In some communities clients are required to have the Surveyor certify the location of the completed structure prior to the project being considered complete....See Moregarage only a foot from the property line
Comments (14)Thanks for all your responses to my post. I am still thinking about what to do. I will start by talking to the neighbor. I've chatted with him several times before and he seems a nice-enough guy. It's just that he is an immigrant and he comes with his own cultural preconceptions which don't necessarily jive with how Americans do things. So it is hard to know what he is thinking/planning. Just to answer a few of the questions y'all posed: I have been living in the house for 25 years. The present neighbor has been here one year. The neighbor before him was here about 18 months. (They gutted the house down to the studs, drywalled everything, and sold it for a big profit). The neighbors before them are the ones who built the wall and stucco'd my garage. They were living there when we moved in 25 years ago. So we had the same neighbor for 22 years. No, the side of the garage was not being neglected to the point that it was an eyesore to the neighbor. We had it painted every few years (before the block wall went up)and it was the painter who discovered it had been stucco'd by the neighbor who we had for 22 years. But I do appreciate the perspective from Spunky MA who lives on the other side of the garage. (My OTHER neighbor has their garage about 2 feet from the property line. His garage is in terrible shape but with a 6 foot fence on that property line, I don't care all that much about his ugly garage.) Again, thanks for all your responses!...See MoreIs it worth a shot to sell these properties?
Comments (8)Thanks for all the advice, everyone. We have thought to contact a realtor but I hadn't thought to contact our mortgage broker. I'll be sure to do that. I can understand the skepticism of some re: my mom moving in w/ us. But, here's the deal on that. I'm an only child. My father, as mentioned, is deceased. Mom had me late in life. She's in her mid-80's at this point, living on the other side of the state from me. Now, once our child is born next year, trekking back and forth to care for her at times while hubbie and I are juggling two full time careers plus a newborn, 2 dogs (and my husband's not too healthy mother and her needs) is NOT going to be easy. Having my mother out here, close by, where I can keep an eye on her and she can help out w/ certain things (because she's still active and wants to contribute in some way to the household), should make life just a tad bit easier on everyone. Point being, eventually we'll have to do something and after thinking about this over the past 10 years that we've lived out here, we keep coming back to this being the best solution for us. As for the captial gains, yup, I'm aware of that. I've already discussed it w/ a real estate attorney. Unfortunately, mom didn't make the most optimal decisions on some things after dad died and I was a tad bit too young at the time (early 20s) to know how to guide her thru this stuff. It is what it is. Whether I sell the house now, a year from now or 5 years from now, as it stands I'm going to pay taxes. I have no interest in managing that property from the other side of the state (ie, renting) once mom vacates it. If we have to take a hit on taxes, that's just how it is. But you certainly all gave me some things to think about and look into. Thanks for all the great advice!...See MoreToronto Veterinarian
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